Austrian singer JJ has claimed victory at Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with his powerful single "Wasted Love," a pop-opera track featuring techno beats that captivated international audiences.

The 24-year-old Vienna native, who spent his formative years in Dubai before returning to Austria in 2016, is known for his distinctive soprano-range voice and performances at the Vienna State Opera. This marks Austria's third Eurovision victory, following Udo Jürgens (1966) and Conchita Wurst (2014).

Warner Music Central Europe Co-Presidents Dorren Schimk and Fabian Debres praised JJ's innovative sound and ability to connect with audiences across Europe.

Spotify streaming data revealed other notable performances during Eurovision week:

• Sweden's KAJ: "Bara Badu Bastu" - 5.6 million streams
• Estonia's Tommy Cash: "Espresso Macchiato" - 3.4 million streams
• Netherlands' Claude: "C'est La Vie" - 3.1 million streams
• Germany's Abor & Tynna: "Baller" - 2.7 million streams
• Norway's Kyle Alessandro: "Lighter" - 2.7 million streams

Interestingly, Celine Dion's 1988 Eurovision winner "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi" experienced a 55% increase in global streams and a 610% spike across Europe as the contest returned to Switzerland.

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